Assistant Manager Assessment Services - Assessment (Days)

Tanner Health • Villa Rica, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager of Assessment Services supports the Department Manager in the daily clinical and operational oversight of Assessment Services, including the Walk-In Mental Health Urgent Care and behavioral health assessment services provided to seven Emergency Departments. This position provides clinical leadership, staff support, workflow oversight, and operational coordination to promote safe, timely, consistent, and patient-centered assessment and disposition services. The Assistant Manager serves as a primary resource for staff, providing clinical guidance, troubleshooting complex situations, supporting disposition decisions, and ensuring departmental standards and workflows are followed. The Assistant Manager partners with the Department Manager, Assessment Services staff, Emergency Department teams, providers, and other organizational partners to support patient flow, quality care, staff development, and departmental efficiency.

Requirements

• Master's Degree
• Two years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in behavioral health assessment, crisis services, emergency behavioral health, psychiatric services, community mental health, or a related setting.
• Knowledge of behavioral health assessment, risk assessment, crisis intervention, patient disposition, referral, and transfer processes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical, behavioral health, healthcare, or related environment.
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)

Nice To Haves

• Formal management experience is preferred but not required when a candidate demonstrates strong leadership capability and readiness for the role.

Responsibilities

• Daily clinical and operational oversight of Assessment Services.
• Provide clinical leadership, staff support, workflow oversight, and operational coordination.
• Serve as a primary resource for staff, providing clinical guidance, troubleshooting complex situations, supporting disposition decisions, and ensuring departmental standards and workflows are followed.
• Partner with the Department Manager, Assessment Services staff, Emergency Department teams, providers, and other organizational partners to support patient flow, quality care, staff development, and departmental efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level